supernatural abilities. If this is not the case , then the toxin does what it’s suppose to do , which is to poison the victim and kills he/she. Jokers Venom is one of the well-known venoms portrayed in Batman’s comics/films. Since 1940, Jokers Venom has been a part of Joker’s arsenal making it’s first appearance in Batman #1. When someone is to breathe the Joker Venom or gas , it kills its victim quite rapidly ,finalizing with a sardonic, vicious smile on his/her face. On one of the episodes of an animated
between the character of the Joker,starred by Heath Ledger in the film, ‘The Dark Knight’ directed by Christopher Nolan, and Hamlet, a novel written by John Marsden. These characters play an in important role in their text as their acts shape our perspective on how they express the universal theme of revenge. Acts of revenge always have a beginning which then moves to further our understanding of the character of why they seek it as shown in these two texts. The Joker, the mastermind behind the corruption
The Joker has been represented in two films in the last 30 years, Batman (1989) played by Jack Nicholson and The Dark Knight (2008) played by Heath Ledger. Batman’s director Tim Burton gave Nicholson’s Joker an identity outside the Joker persona: an identity that effects his motivations and the overall tone of the film as being filled with revenge. In contrast, The Dark Knight’s director Christopher Nolan focuses on the mental connection between Ledger’s Joker and Batman (Christian Bale) through
The Joker For my example of a trickster I am using The Joker from the popular movie franchise by Christopher Noland “Batman Begins”. I will be using the second movie in the franchise “The Dark Knight” for my example of The Joker portrayed by actor Heath Ledger. The Joker is part of the criminal element that is part of the chief city represented in the world of Batman. Although he takes part in criminal acts within this city he was once a soldier in the armed forces and suffers from PTSD as well
Macbeth currently hold the sixth spot, particularly for their deviance of power. Similarly, in the second spot, lays the dynamic duo of DC Comics, Harley Quinn and The Joker. A comparison between these two couples lies a common ground, a method to the madness. Nonetheless, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, as well as Harley Quinn and The Joker, all set
it necessary to clear up some rumors about Jared Leto's highly anticipated performance as The Joker. There have been many suspicions about how Leto will play him; will he be more of a mischievous clown or will pay homage to Heath Ledger by turning the psycho-knob up to 11? Between the trailers for Batman v. Superman and Suicide Squad and numerous leaked photos of Jared Leto's Joker, there are a few Joker facts from the Batman comic books that I can definitely confirm Leto will bring to the roll. We've
so serious? This phrase often triggers the memory of The Joker in one’s head. For a fictional character, The Joker has managed to effect society more than any other super villain. The Jokers appearance is so bold and chilling that the president and publisher of DC comics said, “I keep coming back to the way he (the joker) incarnates madness” (Camp et al, 2010). The president of DC comics is not the only one that keeps coming back to The Joker. Audiences around the world are captivated by his character
Character: The Joker (Heath Ledger) Characteristics: 1. Psychopathic The Joker in the movie Batman: The Dark Knight was dressed up like a clown and yet his purpose is not to make anyone laugh. It is everyone else that became Joker’s entertainment and there to make him laugh as he took over them. He has a permanent smile which is formed through the scar on his mouth and that makes him looked creepy. Joker too enjoys knowing how predictable everyone else’s action is and he’s there to create complete
you know who The Joker is. The Joker tops pretty much everybodys list for the greatest villain of all time due to his unpredictability and madness. He had no motive for money, power, or freedom his only motive was to cause problems and get in the way of others. The Joker is a yin to the Batman’s yang; he just cannot fathom the idea of Batman’s morality and has become obsessed to make Batman see the error of his ways. Without further due let’s get on to the reasons why the Joker is the ultimate villain
Joker, despite the fact that he is a lying insane person; In my opinion, he is the real hero. Gotham was a wreck before the appearance of the Joker. Whole parts of the city were shut off because of insanity, composed wrongdoing ran widespread, and the greater part of imperative municipal authorities were uncontrollably degenerate. Then the Joker appears and before the end of a brief time frame, all sorted out wrongdoing was dispensed with, numerous corrupt officials were detained or dead, and the
the movies that i have watched would be the joker in batman. The joker is an opposite figure from the hero because he loves to cause pain and suffering to all the people around him as the hero likes to save people and do good deeds for all the citizens. Joker has the characteristics of a crazy person that make him such a great villian. He doesnt care if anyone gets hurt and he likes to put the hero in difficult sisuations. In the movie batman the joker plays a role of one of the greates villian of
acting extremely foolish or being in a state of frenzied or chaotic activity. It is important to explain what madness is and what the word in a modern voice emcompasses. By using Diogenes attempt to live an honest life I plan on writing about how the Joker from DC comics holds similar traits in his life. Both deny authority because the way they see it there is no true authority there is only an illusion of authority. This courage to be face value is important to these men and they both show this with
The Joker from The Dark Knight is a character of true virtue and boldness. He consists of risky actions that are so well thought out that he isn’t worried if he is arrested and put in a cell, as he is always one step ahead of the game. His games, they are one of a kind. They are a special tactic where people go against people who are both innocent, but are ones more innocent than the others. He puts citizens of gotham in situations where they can not fathom how serious the situation really is. The
Wei-Ting Lin English 383 Dr. Nilsson Response Essay 2 April 4, 2015 Batman & The Joker In Frank Miller’s work, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1986), we discover that the relationship between the Joker and Batman is both a reflective and a homoerotic relationship. Around the 1950’s, there were anxieties regarding censorship within graphic novels. As a consequence, in 1954, the Comics Magazine Association of America produced the Comics Code Authority, which adopted values from both the Association
excitement to numerous Americans across the country. The Joker is one of the many villains Americans enjoy watching. Movies like The Dark Knight and Batman have been created based on the Batman comic books, though, the villains in both films have a couple similarities and differences. Through analyzing both villains, it can be evident which Joker is more like the original Joker from the Batman comic books. The Joker from Batman and The Joker from The Dark Knight have both similar appearances and behaviors
The Dark Knight follows the crusade of Batman as he tries to shut down the mob in Gotham City. A new factor comes into play, something that could shake Batman to his core and rip Gotham apart, the Joker portrayed by Heath Ledger. The film itself does not stray from the classic superhero plot line of there is a hero, a problem arises, the hero is tested and nearly dies but in the end ends up overcoming the obstacle and defeating the problem. Granted the movie does have a few differences it sticks
Ledger, Jared Leto, Jack Nicholson, and Cesar Romero are all actors who have played the Joker in a Batman movie. They all have different aspects of the Joker that they bring to the table the two actors I will be comparing are Heath Ledger and Jack Nicholson. Nicholson is in the 1989 version of Batman and Ledger appears in the 2008 The Dark Night and they are very different. Jack Nicholson’s portrayal of the 1989 Joker can be described as insane but a unique version of insane, Nicholson adds shaking and
should kill the Joker. Batman shouldn’t kill the Joker. Pop culture should be compared to real life problems to help people better cope with situations. In pop culture, we find many problems similar to the ones that are faced by people all over the world everyday. Such as how Batman killing the Joker can be compared to the fact of the matter of whether or not terrorists should be killed. Should we compare pop culture to real life problems? In the article, Should Batman kill the Joker? by Mark D. White
though, most people will understand what I am talking about. Ever since The Dark Knight was created, the joker has been thrust back into the public eye. Most people only know the joker from the performances of Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight and Jack Nicholson in the 1989 film Batman. Most people forget that the Joker has been a villain since 1940 in Batman #1 (spring edition). The Joker has been reinvented every decade since his first appearance. He started off as a homicidal maniac, then a
In the movie The Dark Knight; The Batman and The Joker are different in many ways. The Joker believes there is no value in Gotham city. Also in additions to that, The Joker is very good manipulating people; he is a symbol of evil. The Dark Knight, also known as Batman, believes there’s hope in Gotham City; Batman is a symbol of goodness. The main differences between the two characters are that, The Jokers seeks manipulation, and chaos in Gotham city. As for Batman; he seeks authority, loyalty, hope